After father's death in 2005 became sole owner of candy company Storck GmbH, makers of Werther's Original, Riesen, Toffifee, and others.

After father's death in 2005 became sole owner of candy company Storck GmbH, makers of Werther's Original, Riesen, Toffifee, and others. Fourth generation of his family to run the $1.9 billion (sales) group. Company established the Stork Foundation in 1992 to preserve Germany's endangered stork population.